Former Pioneer Press reporter is official All-Star scorer

Gregg Wong, a Pioneer Press sports reporter from 1969 to 2002, was one of the All-Star Game's three official scorers. Wong was joined by local sports author Stew Thornley and Star Tribune sports reporter LaVelle E. Neal III, who is also president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

For working the game, they will receive All-Star Game rings, along with the players.

"The ring is great, but to me it's just a big honor to be asked to score the game," Wong said.

Wong, of Minneapolis, and Thornley, of Roseville, have been the Twins official scorers since 2007.